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115,000 postal workers are currently gearing up for a strike over pay

CWU serves Royal Mail notice on second ballot

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has served notice on Royal Mail Group for a second national ballot, which will commence next week.

Stepchange can now use the UCNPlus QR system for its cheques

Debt charity partners with Tall Group’s Checkprint

UK debt charity Stepchange has taken on two printers as part of a partnership with security print specialist Tall Group.

The Epson will be central to learning from September 2022 onwards

West Herts College invests in Epson dye-sub to support learning

West Herts College has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-F501 dye-sub printer for its fashion and textile department to enable its students to reframe their designs, test their ideas, and bring their...

The 57 staff from Middleton will stay at the Walsall site

Denmaur completes acquisition of Middleton division

Denmaur Independent Papers has completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company.

Moonpig: performance since the IPO has been outstanding

Moonpig bosses reap rewards of success

Moonpig’s CEO and CFO have both received large bonuses after the group’s flotation last year, and subsequent "step change in scale".

First-ever Met Office 'Red' warning for exceptional heat. Image: Met Office

HSE flags need to manage risks in heatwave

Employers have been reminded of the requirement to make sure indoor workplaces remain at “a reasonable temperature” as the UK braces for what is likely to be the hottest day on record.

Truesdale, right: this innovative technology will continue to help us grow

Print Library supports growth with £250k spend

Sustainable packaging specialist Print Library has invested circa £250,000 in its die-cutting capabilities as it looks to ramp-up capacity, to keep up with demand, and shorten lead times.

(L-R) Display Wizard production manager Paul Jenkinson with MD Peter Symonds

Display Wizard in EFI and Mimaki install

Display Wizard has upgraded its print production with the installation of an EFI Vutek Pro 32r+ and a Mimaki UJV100-160.

Versatex print engine: pitched as a simple, integrated solution for developers

'Positive momentum' at Xaar

Xaar is on track to launch its aqueous printhead in Q4, with sales and profits also set to meet expectations.

Koenig & Bauer said it is already working on alternative energy concepts

Biggest press manufacturers act over German gas crisis

German press manufacturers Koenig & Bauer and Heidelberg have outlined the actions they are taking in light of the continental energy crisis.

Fiorelli: "World Options is an excellent strategic addition for MBE"

MBE Worldwide acquires World Options

MBE Worldwide has acquired a majority ownership share of shipping, delivery and logistics services provider World Options.

L-R: Lesniewski, Druce, Hill and the new encloser

EDWPS rolls out new division alongside major spend

Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) has scored a UK first with its biggest investment in technology yet, as it also rolls out new outsourcing and print management division Eight Plus.

Roche: All communication between customers and suppliers is now kept within PaaS

Haybrooke adds new features to PaaS as revenue booms

Print procurement specialist Haybrooke has added two major new features to its 'printing as a service' (PaaS) procurement model, as the business celebrates major growth due to the success of the...

Graham: those who have profited from crisis should pay for it.

Unite warns on potential for summer of strife

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has warned there could be “hundreds of disputes” across UK businesses if workers are “made to pay the price for inflation”.

Smurfit Kappa Zülpich mill: "sustainability is part of our DNA"

Smurfit Kappa cuts CO2 with sustainability spend

Smurfit Kappa has completed an €11.5m (£9.86m) investment in sustainability at its Zülpich Paper Mill in Germany.